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Designed Specifically to Bring Particular Talent to Hong Kong
What Chance A Published Author Under The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme?
by The Visa Geeza in Special Programmes,
Black boxes and taxes – an unheady mix! QUESTION Hi Stephen, A friend of mine is looking into the idea of residing in Hong Kong. He’s a soon to be traditionally pub
What’s A Suitable Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Strategy For A Highly Accomplished Professional Trailing Unmarried Partner?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
It’s only natural to wish to iron out all the immigration wrinkles prior to a relocation to Hong Kong when you’re joining your loved one who’s transferring here.
Training, Employment Or Working Holiday – What’s The Best Hong Kong Visa Option For A Recently Graduated British National?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
What’s the Best Hong Kong Visa Option for a Recently Graduated British National? QUESTION Hi Stephen, From May through November 2013 I was employed in a well kno
Is There A Minimum Number Of Days You Need To Be In Hong Kong In Order To Maintain Your Investment Visa Status?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Hong Kong is a small place with borders on our doorstep so how much time do you need to be physically in Hong Kong to retain your Hong Kong investment visa? QUESTION I
What Pathways To An Employment Visa Exist For A Fresh, Foreign University Graduate Arriving In Hong Kong Seeking Career Opportunities Here?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Whilst the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates afford a clean pathway to working permission for foreign nationals freshly graduating from Hong Kong univers
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime First Published June 4, 2012 Hong Kong has an open and flexible immigration policy that promotes and
General Employment Policy vs Admission Scheme For Mainland Talents & Professionals (GEP vs ASMTP)
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
How Does The Admission Scheme For Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) Differ From GEP? Over 10 years ago, on June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law studen
But Stephen, How Do You Make Any Money When You Give All Your Hong Kong Visa Expertise Away for Free?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Hong Kong Visa Expertise For Free? Hong Kong visa expertise for free? As I am a member of quite a few Hong Kong-related groups on Facebook and LinkedIn the content of
2023 | Quality Migrant Admission Scheme | What ARE Your Chances Of Successfully Securing A QMAS Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Musing,
What Are The Chances Of Successfully Securing A QMAS Visa In 2023? Demystifying the ‘Black Box’ of Hong Kong’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa i
How to Stop Worrying About Your Hong Kong Visa & Start Applying!
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Worrying About Your Hong Kong Visa ? Everyone, at some point during their time in Hong Kong, has had to deal with the hassle of visas down at the Immigration Department
How To Cure Your Hong Kong Visa Extension Headache & Make Sure It Gets Approved The Very First Time!
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Hong Kong Visa Extension Kit Let’s face it, the regular traipse down to Immigration Tower (even if it’s now metaphorically also a traipse online) to get
Why I Hate the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (& You Should Too)
by The Visa Geeza in Musing,
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme sucks. It really does. Granted, for those fortunate souls who go on to finagle a QMAS result out of the Director of Immigration, th
Paying for Visa Help? The Who’s-Who of the Hong Kong Immigration Services Industry
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
First Published September 17, 2017 Hong Kong immigration services? After almost 20 years of providing immigration advice and assistance in Hong Kong, I am in the unique
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
by The Visa Geeza in Musing,
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overview talk on the opportunities for their foreign..
Interview: Do You Think the Special Hong Kong Visa Programmes Designed for Mainland Residents are as Attractive Now as They Were When First Introduced?
by The Visa Geeza in Musing,
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong about my experiences practicing immigration here over..
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Investment Cash Required & the Catch 22
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong & China on the question of visas to live..
Interview: Do You Think that IANG Allows a Loophole for Foreign Graduates to Game the Immigration System Here?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong about my experiences practicing immigration here over..
Lame Excuses Won’t Cut It If You’re Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
If you’re working in Hong Kong (paid, unpaid or temporarily transferred in) but do not have an employment visa sponsored by your current employer you are..
Which is Better – Change of Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship or Seeking to Swap Over to a QMAS Visa Instead?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
If I had to choose between applying for a QMAS visa or otherwise seek to change my employment visa sponsorship to carry on working in..
What Happens if You Overstay Your Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Immigration Department are very strict about people who overstay their visa in Hong Kong. If you are a visitor here and find yourself a..
The Reality Behind the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s “4 Weeks” Visa Application Consideration Time Frame
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
When you make most any type of Hong Kong visa or immigration application, you will find yourself in the Hong Kong ID’s infamous 4 Weeks..
IT’S OFFICIAL: The Quality Mainland Migrant Admission Scheme – 77% of All QMAS Visas Go to Chinese Nationals!
by The Visa Geeza in Feature Article,
Last week, just before the end of the year, the Government of the HKSAR put out a flurry of information on the performance of the..
It Took Me Almost 12 Months to Settle in Hong Kong After My QMAS Approval – When Does the 7 Year Clock Start Ticking for the Right of Abode?
by The Visa Geeza in Long Stay & PR,
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme provides the successful applicant with a window of time after approval to make arrangements to move to Hong Kong and,..
Finally the HKID Shed Some Light on What Constitutes ‘Talent’ in a QMAS Application (3 Case Studies’ Video)
by The Visa Geeza in Case Study,
Either the Hong Kong Immigration Department are ‘on the sell’ or word has finally gotten back to them that its time to let prospective applicants..
Why Would You Choose Unconditional Stay After 7 Years Residence in Hong Kong When the Right of Abode is Available Instead?
by The Visa Geeza in 60 Second Snapshot,
Unconditional stay and the right of abode are 2 very different immigration statuses but they both have one thing in common. Namely, you need..
Is the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Just Too Competitive to Be Realistic?
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
So, here’s the rub. You’re assessing your chances for a Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa and you think you’re on to a solid chance of..